Debra wins the Debra

By admin | June 28, 2007

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Wimbledon Speakers Club for 13 June 2007

By admin | June 20, 2007

For our secondto-last meeting of the speaking season the order of events was turned around a little as we began with Orla’s ice-breaker all about her life ‘against the backdrop of world events’. Eileen described how fairy tales teach about communication in non-obvious ways her level 7 speech (on use of notes) and later David (later winner of the Debra), for the same assignment, told us we should begin with the end in mind - in his example, the end.
Alan attempted the difficult advanced project bringing in his enthusiasm for the London Olympic Games.
After the break, although it’s hard to believe it’s her first time as topics chair set the club, Walla posed some challenging and meaty topics, forcing everyone to think that we all had the opportunity to get out teeth into…

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End of Year Dinner - note for yor diaries

By admin | June 1, 2007

FRIDAY EVENING 20TH JULY 7.30pm

VENUE - Wayfairer Hotel, Wimbledon Broadway, SW19 1SD

Choice of Menu (to be pre-selected)

Cost £22.50 (Cheques made out to Wimbledon Speakers Club)

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We have a winner!

By admin | April 29, 2007

Michael Ronayne came first in the National Speech Competition, in a field of eight highly experienced and highly competent speakers.

A superb performance even by Michael's standards.

Well done Michael and at least there was one Chelsea supporter who was reasonably happy on Saturday evening…

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The Wimbledon Speakers Club meeting of March 28th

By admin | April 10, 2007

Suzanne chaired O'Brien in her uniquely efficient and persuasive style - setting a variety of entertaining topics for WSC speakers and visitors.

Four speeches were crammed in after the Interval including ice-breakers by Barbara and Rachel, a level 2 speech by Chrissy and a level 4 - on use of gestures - by Tim Watt.

Dates for your diary:

11 April - Surrey District Shield: 'A Stitch in Time'
27 April - ASC AGM & Contests
20 July - WSC Annual Dinner

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Wimbledon's success in competition continues.

By admin | March 14, 2007

The image [base Our three representatives at the London Area Finals on February 17th each won their respective contest and went on to represent London in the South East District Finals on March 11th in Maidstone.

Well done to David Langworthy who won the London Area Topics; Katherine Inglis who won the London Area Evaluation contest and especially Michael Ronayne who has now gone on from winning the London Area Speech contest to winning the South Eastern Area contest as well.

This means that following on from Suzanne O'Brien's achievements last year, Wimbledon yet again has a representative in the National Finals.

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No embarassment at the richness of our talents!

By admin | February 28, 2007

At the 20 February meeting of Wimbledo Speakers Club Barbara offered served up some prime topics material on the paralell subject of dogs and Valentine[base ']s Day, and in the second half Peter reviewed Simply Irresistible by Raj Pasaud and Frank attempted another materpeice.

The meeting also acknowledged the achievements of David Langworthy - double trophy winner for the ASC London region contest.

Dates for the diary: